As I believe you may have twigged the DSA application will have more authority if
it were to come from yourself rather than the student and his/her mum and dad.
Alternatively, you could use an NFAC Access Centre. LEAs are advised by the DfEE
to use this organisation for assessing DSA applications. I understand that there
is an Access Centre in Bridgend - I'm sure NFAC members on the forum can send you
the address.
As for the LEA stating that the level of dyslexia does not warrant a PC, how do
they know? Assuming that the diagnosis is indeed dyslexia then even Ed Psych, let
alone an Awards Officer, looking at a psychological report in isolation, should not
in my opinion be able to state how that particular student would cope on a
particular degree course. University is all about reading and writing (on most
courses) even a "mild" condition could have profound consequences for the student's
studies.
Bryan Jones
Equal Opportunities Adviser
London Guildhall University
On Fri, 29 Jan 1999 13:27:09 GMT0BST CATHERINE DRESSER
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> From: Self <Sedcmd.STF.EDUCT.MAIN.CF>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: DSA Appeal Advice please
> Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 12:22:26 GMT0BST
>
> I expect this is going over old ground, so apologies. What is the
> best way to support a dyslexic student's appeal against DSA refusal?
> '...on the basis of the information that has been provided, it is
> felt that the level of your difficulties is not such that equipment
> you have requested be regarded as essential...'
> Perhaps this student does not really need a computer, but he does
> need to have his sister read his texts during vacation!
> By the way the application was made directly by the student/ family.
>
> I'm beginning to see a way aroud this as I type, but this is the
> first appeal I have dealt with.
>
> Kate Dresser
> Cardiff
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